Updated October 14, 2026 · AffCue Editorial Team
1-800 Contacts vs Semenax
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
1-800 Contacts vs Semenax: the differences
| Compare |  1-800 Contacts | Semenax ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie window | 45 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Networks | Impact | SellHealth |
| Recurring commission | No | YesHas it |
| Verticals | Health, RetailCovers more | Health |
| Commission terms | 14% new orders, 1% returning | Not confirmed |
| Payout threshold | Not confirmed | $50 |
| Payout methods | Not confirmed | PayPal, Check, Bank Wire |
| Payout frequency | Not confirmed | Bi-weekly |
| Commission (%) | 1% to 14% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Cookie window is higher at 1-800 Contacts: 45 days vs 30 days.
- Recurring commission: only Semenax.
- Networks: only 1-800 Contacts offers Impact.
- Networks: only Semenax offers SellHealth.
- Verticals: only 1-800 Contacts offers Retail.
Our verdict on each
1-800 Contacts
1-800 Contacts pays a solid retail rate on new orders with a 45 day window, which suits publishers selling contacts and eyewear. Recurring commission is no and only Impact is listed, so the deal rewards first-time buyers more than repeat ones.
Semenax
Semenax pays recurring commission on health offers through SellHealth, and the terms suit publishers already writing about supplements and wellness products. With bi-weekly payouts and a $50 threshold, short review pages can reach a first payment without a long wait.
If neither fits
Axi Affiliates has cookie window at 60 days, against 45 days for 1-800 Contacts and 30 days for Semenax.
Axi Affiliates reviewWhere these facts come from
1-800 Contacts
- fmtc.co: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- referralrock.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Semenax
- affiliateprogramsdir.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sellhealth.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | 1-800 Contacts | Semenax |
|---|---|---|
| Health and wellness programs | 15 of 27 | 9 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 1-800 Contacts | Semenax |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | CPS | CPS |
| Features | Direct, Referral | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 1-800 Contacts | Semenax | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie window | 45 daysabove the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Payout threshold | Not confirmed | $50at the median | $50 |
| Commission (%) | 1% to 14%above the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
Median across 175 listed affiliate programs.
Pros and cons
1-800 Contacts
Pros
- The top of the range is 1% to 14%, which is a strong retail rate for a product most audiences buy once or twice a year.
- A 45 day window gives readers time to think over a contact lens order, and it outlasts the 30 upper quartile in the ecommerce and retail group.
- Two entry routes are open, direct and referral, so you can promote the brand directly and also earn from referrals.
Cons
- Recurring commission is no, so every payout depends on a fresh sale and a repeat contact lens buyer leaves the programme's earnings behind.
- Only Impact is listed, so there is no second network to switch to if approvals or tracking shift.
- Returning orders fall to 14% new orders, 1% returning at the low end, well below the headline rate, which limits repeat value.
Semenax
Pros
- Recurring commission, so one approved customer can pay more than once.
- Payouts are Bi-weekly through PayPal, Check and Bank Wire.
- A 30 day cookie window, level with the 30 median across the site.
Cons
- The cookie window is 30 days, tighter than the 45 day window at 1-800 Contacts.
- The $50 payout threshold sits above the €43.85 median across the site, so small sites wait longer to cash out.
- Only health offers, so a mixed vertical site will not find enough products here.
Who each suits
1-800 Contacts
Who it suits
- Publishers with an eyewear, contact lens or vision care audience, since health and retail is where this programme operates.
- Writers who need a long window for considered purchases, because the cookie lasts 45 days.
- People already inside the Impact network who want a retail offer on repeat purchase categories.
Who should look elsewhere
- EarnKaro, if you want a profit share, since it pays Up to 50% profit, 10% lifetime referral instead of a percentage of the order.
- Influenciador Magalu, if you work in a marketplace and want a per sale rate, because it pays Up to 12% per sale.
- CashKaro, if you want to be paid on cashback your audience already earned, which it shares at 10% of friend's cashback.
Semenax
Who it suits
- Publishers with supplement and wellness content who want commission to repeat on later orders.
- Sites with steady health traffic that can clear a $50 threshold each cycle.
- Beginners who want one operator, SellHealth, and a straightforward cps model.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers who need a longer window: 1-800 Contacts runs 45 day cookies.
- Anyone who only wants a single payment: BarmeniaGothaer pays no recurring commission, so nothing repeats.
- Publishers after their own in-house setup: Dr.Cash runs on its own in house platform.
Questions about each
1-800 Contacts
How much does the programme pay on an order?+
Commission runs 1% to 14%, with the published terms reading 14% new orders, 1% returning. Payments sit on a CPS model, so a sale has to complete inside the window before anything is earned. The headline rate applies to a new order, while returning buyers are worth a fraction of it.
How long do I have to convert a click?+
The cookie window is 45 days from the click. That is generous for a considered purchase such as a contact lens order, where readers often check prescription details and compare lens options first. It also runs past the 30 upper quartile across the ecommerce and retail group.
Semenax
What commission model does Semenax run on?+
Semenax pays on a cps model, so commission is tied to a completed sale rather than a signup or lead. Recurring commission is part of the deal, which means a customer who comes back for another order can keep earning for you instead of paying once and stopping.
How long is the cookie window?+
The cookie window is 30 days, so a reader has that long after a click for the sale to register. That suits a page recommending one product and sending the reader to the offer. It is a tighter runway than 1-800 Contacts, which runs 45 day cookies.
Semenax
Higher score in this comparison